Runner’s Corner-I am moving in.

Breakfast was a winner. It may look like dirty grapes but that is just cinnamon on top of my fruit and yogurt bowl. You may think that I am exaggerating but I like to take a bite of yogurt heaven followed directly by a spoon of pb. We go through the costco jars of pb way faster than I care to admit.

I ate this on my porch on a couch (that I have no idea how it got there and what is stashed in its pillows) watching traffic and loving being hot. I know you all thought I was talking about hot looks wise (still haven’t showered and it is now 3 p.m.) but I meant temperature.

After bfast we went to my version of Disneyland. Runners Corner. They moved to a brand new building (directly East of Orem Costco) and it is the COOLEST place ever.

There is even an indoor TRACK to test out your shoes!

That is the look of determination.

I just want to burst into singing hallelujah when I see that wall.

And the coolest part…..the upstairs where they hold running/nutrition courses, there is a kitchen and surround sound with a projector and a big screen to watch running all day long!

We talked to the owner, HAWK (coolest guy ever) for a few hours about everything. I am on Runner’s Corner racing team which includes coaching from Mr. St. George Marathon winner (along with a trillion other huge accomplishments) himself.

Key points that I took from talking to him:

-Grass/barefoot running. Starting with 5 minutes today and adding one minute each day. Billy is doing this with me!!!

102 comments

Jen

Haha, that picture of you getting ready to try your shoes is great! I’ve been curious about barefoot running for a long time, but I overpronate so I’m very skeptical for me. Plus, I’m already dealing with trying to learn how to run through a different type of pain. But PART of me can’t help but wonder if it would maybe, just maybe, defy the laws of normality and actually help me.

okay, so i’ve got an idea for u: that pic features what looks like an almost full PB container, let’s track that puppy and count the days to see how long it takes u to power thru that sucker! then we’ll post that licked clean jar at the end. ;)

that store looks freaking awesome!! great that u were able to learn a lot and walk away with a solid training plan…good luck and have fun on those barefoot runs. :)

I love cinnamon on EVERYTHING! I have containers of cinnamon stored all over the place in my house and at work. I think I have a serious problem. Runners Corner looks SO COOL! I love that they have a test track and classes. I wish I could find a store like that out here in LA. I’m so happy for you being able to run again :-)
Oh, and I had PB today for the first time in a little while and now I’m having trouble ignoring the half full jar in my desk drawer.

Angie

Cruises are my Disneyland too. I’ve been on over 20 cruises – shooting for at least one a year (I’m 30 yrs old). I just can’t fathom why everyone doesn’t go on a cruise for every vacation. You can eat cheesecake 24-hours a day! Just came back from a cruise on Oasis of the Seas – biggest ship in the world. They had like 12 fancy restaurants to choose from, a candy store, a donut shop, an ice cream store and a fro-yo machine on the pool deck. You would be in heaven.

MORE THAN 20 CRUISES…you are my hero!! WE ARE HOOKED, I don’t think I could travel any other way! I want to go on the Oasis of the Seas SO SO BAD!!! That sounds heavenly and I am so glad you got to go!

I like cinnamon in food like cobbler, but I don’t like it sprinkled on lattes or apple sauce. I guess I don’t like the texture of plain cinnamon. :-P

My Disneyland is any grocery store, especially Whole Foods or Trader Joes. Ever since I was little I’ve always begged my Mom to take me with her when she goes. Even at 24, when I was home recently, I was pumped when my Mom said we were going to the grocery store! She always gets a kick out of my excitement for food-related things! Haha

Looks like you got an awesome training plan going, and that store looks like it is to die for! I just put cinnamon on my cottage cheese today for lunch, I love it on everything. I have even made it with cumin and chicken before.

I could shop online at runningwarehouse.com all day long. There are no good running stores near me otherwise I’d probably be in there spending way too much money. Union Square Market in NYC is my Disney Land :)

I want a Runner’s Corner, I love that they have a track! I go to RunOn. They do all the good stuff like watching you run and fitting you for a shoe. I always get nervous talking to them though because I know they know so much more than I do. I wish I had the nerve to just go in and pick their brains but I’m afraid they’ll think “you are so dumb, why do you think you can run”….even though they wouldn’t and their totally nice….that’s more about my insecurity/lack of knowledge

CK Sports is my favorite running store in the Dallas area. It’s locally owned and the owner is passionate about running/triathlons. I get fitted for shoes there and have never had so much as a blister. Do I sound a little obsessed?

My version of Disneyland is either a beach with the sound of waves crashing or a Philadelphia Eagles football game.

We have a store like that (minus the super cool indoor track) called Running Room. Runner’s Corner is definitely more awesome though. I want to open up a store like that right now. Maybe in my basement.

I am obsessed with cinnamon. I put it in my morning oats, in my smoothies, and on fruit (usually apples or bananas).

My version of Disneyland is Niketown, Whole Foods, and now Yogurt Spoon (see my latest post, it’s dedicated to you).

Concerned fan

So…I’m glad you have a coach, but I’m concerned about your plan to do two hard days in a row. You need to recover in between hard workouts. I would recommend Monday/Wednesday hard and Tuesday/Thursday recover, or vice versa, followed by a Saturday long run. Just something to consider.

I want you to succeed in running and love reading your blog, so please be careful because inadequate recovery causes injury!!

::swwwoooon:: A track IN the store? WHOA BABY! That’s awesome. I just found a cool running store in downtown Orange called the running lab. I can’t wait until my running shoes get all crazy so I can finally get a new pair there!

Near me is a store called Running Away Multisport and are amazing. They also have a business called RAM Racing (get it r-a-m, running away mulitsport) that puts on the big races in the Chicago area, both running and triathlons. I am obsessed with both parts of this awesome business.

YOU ARE AWESOME JANAE. Just wanted you to know that, heh. I am also LDS! I also love running and had gotten passionate about it until my health went to bits early 2010 but soon I will be on my way to building back to running again!

What is your go-to place for running/workout stuff?
– Not really a particular place.. (yet!)

Do you like cinnamon? What are your favorite things that have cinnamon in them?
– I HEART CINNAMON. I love it on my yogurt combo’s and sweet potatoes

Fill in the blank:
My version of Disneyland is _______________________?
– Whole Foods, Wal-Mart (yes, I’m lame!), going out with my Hubby without a baby!!!

I must check out the new Runner’s Corner because it looks amazing! How did you get hooked up with running for them? Did they just recruit you because you are freaking amazing? I would love to race for a team and have a coach but I know I need to get faster on my own first. But I am just curious how that worked for you.

Love you and am so sad you are leaving Sunday! What will I ever do without you for 7 weeks? You guys are going to have so much fun in cali and you totally deserve it! :)

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